Feed the Folks at our Troost Food Pantry!

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We are in need of a couple of great long-term volunteers for our Troost Food Pantry. Work with some of the best, friendliest, and client-centered staff in the metro!

We are seeing a huge increase in the families receiving food from our pantries and we NEED your help! Shifts begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. Currently, we are in need of volunteers for Monday and Thursday mornings.

Volunteer Purpose

The Food Pantry Volunteer will work with the Troost Food Pantry Manager to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. The volunteer will load carts to be taken to guest vehicles, load guest vehicles, and make the guests feel welcome.

Tasks

• Load carts and safely transport guest/client items to their vehicles
• Load vehicles according to guest/client instructions
• Observe all food safety regulations as guided by staff
• Ability to stage items in an organized fashion
• Clean/organize pantry
• Interface with staff and guests/clients in a manner consistent with the agency’s mission

Competencies

• Volunteer must be able to push/pull/lift 15-20+ pounds on a consistent basis
• Empathetically listen, while maintaining boundaries consistent with agency guidelines
• Passionate about serving pantry guests
• Adaptable and flexible
• Easily approachable
• Enjoys organizing to help identify/institute efficiencies
• Ability to be trained in a fast-paced atmosphere